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Review on ๐ŸŒฟ Aesop Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste - 75mL, Paraben-Free, Cruelty-Free, and Vegan by Lauren Morrison

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not for sensitive/inflamed skin

I purchased this product in Australia and was recommended by an Aesop staff member. While the packaging and ingredients are great and I really respect the integrity of Aesop products, the product itself leaves a lot to be desired if you have sensitive/congested skin. Although the product initially softened my skin and seemed to unclog my pores slightly, over time it actually enlarged them. After a few months of use, I noticed that my pores only got bigger despite frequent (2x/week) peelings. I met with a skincare expert who said that exfoliants with asymmetrical exfoliating particles can actually expand your pores by enclosing and "stretching" them. Wow I stopped using this product and they immediately started shrinking and clogging. Some of the redness on my cheeks also disappeared, leading me to believe it was aggravating my sensitive skin.

Pros
  • Face
Cons
  • Broadly ok but...